people & lifestyle photography + motion Feb 2016

Adrien Crasnault is a London-based photographer specialising in people and lifestyle photography who values the spontaneity and true emotions of his subjects. Originally from France, he came to the UK in 1999 and has since focused his attention on adapting his self taught photographic skills to this constantly innovating creative industry.

His eye for detail and ability to catch the right moment is second to none. Adrien is easy to work with and has a solid understanding of the requirements necessary to meet any brief, along with the ability to add value to a concept.

Alexa Singer is a fashion, lifestyle and travel photographer who is known for capturing authentic moments. She loves the big outdoors.

Recent campaigns included Panasonic, Mercedes and TCC, as well as editorials for Marie Claire and Alchemy Magazine.

Arnhel de Serra is a reportage photographer based out of London. His work is characterised by wit, humour and observation.

A passion for capturing the moment 'in-camera' rather than relying on post-production lies at the heart of his story telling approach.

Recent clients include M&S, BP, The National Trust and Virgin Trains.

Barry Willis has been producing engaging images for lifestyle, corporate and advertising clients for more than twenty-five years.

2016 kicked off with a lively two-day studio shoot for the National Bingo Game Association. The ‘Winning Shout’ campaign, now in its third year, has been shortlisted for a DBA Design Effectiveness Award.

“I love the collaboration of working with a creative team on large productions but, equally when the subject requires, I relish shooting with a more intimate approach”.

It's the stripped-back, storytelling aspect of his reportage work that informs much of Barry’s commercial photography. "I strive to produce images that express the emotion and informality of the caught moment, delivered with the polish of high-end production values."

Recent clients include Abbeyfield, CLIC Sargent, National Bingo, NHS, Nuffield Health, Reckitt Benckiser and Stallergenes Greer.

Lee and Jennifer are an award-winning advertising and commercial photographic team based out of North Carolina. Working together brings creative versatility to their projects, with fresh perspective and attention to detail that is visible throughout the entire production process.

They are known for their ability to craft beautiful and captivating images for numerous global brands and agencies, all in a relaxed and fun environment. Continued collaboration, on and off set, and a passion for fashion and lifestyle photography keeps them motivated.

Lee and Jenn love what they do and have a good time doing it - and are laid back and fun to be on a shoot with, but still work tirelessly to make each production a success.

A native of San Antonio, Bryan Rindfuss graduated from Alamo Heights High School before relocating to New York to earn a liberal arts degree with a concentration in photography from Sarah Lawrence College.

During his 15 years in New York, Bryan worked for renowned photographers including Richard Avedon, Mary Ellen Mark and Steven Klein while shooting portraits and fashion editorials for publications such as NYLON, Jane, Dutch, Mademoiselle, The London Independent, El Tiempo Celeste, Baby Baby Baby, Vogue Australia and SPIN.

Bryan's work has also been featured in the books 'Celeste: Yes, I’m Your Man' and 'Side Ways: A Smart Art Project', among others.

QUIRKY (adj) something that is strange/not normal but cool.

SMUDGER (n) a photographer.

Chris Holland is a 'smudger': his assignments take him all over the world.

Born in Uganda, raised in the UK and based in Spain for the last 17 years, Chris Willan has a natural affinity with all people - from Rastas to Royalty, burger flippers to billionaires. He creates images of rare sympathy wherever he goes, and in recent years that eye for the narrative within has seen him solo exhibit at Tate Modern, Museu d'Història de la Immigració de Catalunya, The Gallery Oldham, and The National Theatre - and win the World Responsible Travel Award.

Chris tells the stories of places and people through crisp and authentic images that hum with warmth, humanity and humour. His 20 years of experience have seen him work across advertising, TV, film, NGO, editorial and corporate assignments, both alone and as part of creative teams, with some of the best-known photographers and agencies in the world, including Magnum. 2014 saw him move into moving image and he is currently completing a worldwide shoot for a major travel company.

A native English speaker, Christopher runs photographic workshops up to MA level in the UK and Europe. He is fluent in French and Spanish, retaining work bases in the UK and Spain.

Clients include BBC Worldwide, Channel 4, The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, The Travel Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, The Arts Council UK, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, Conde Nast, The Times, The Guardian, Barclays, Pictet & CIE, Virgin, British Airways, Thomas Cook, Tui and First Choice.

Dennis Welsh and his team bring stills and video to nearly every shoot, executing across all mediums to satisfy the multi-platform needs of his clients.

2015 was a fun year for Dennis, who travelled through Iceland to the Bahamas, South Dakota, California, Chicago, New York, New Hampshire, and finally back to Maine where he calls home.

Recent clients include Nissan, New Hampshire Tourism, Exclusive Resorts, Leica, ACLU, AMC, Omni Resorts and Red Hat.

Dennis is represented worldwide by Doug Truppe Represents.

"It’s all about the story. Be it motion pictures or still images, we’re constantly pushing ourselves to produce authentic lifestyle content that makes people think, wonder and connect. Our work is the intersection of process, production and personality.

No matter for TV, mobile, interactive or print, we provide a consistent visual voice across all media for your campaign and the production services to pull it all together. We’re directors, cinematographers, photographers, writers and producers intent on creating the most compelling stories while having a damn good time doing it. We positively love what we do and can’t wait to show you."

Jan Eric Euler is a photographer and film-maker specialising in people, lifestyle, outdoor, commercial and portrait photography. Born and raised in Germany, Jan has grown to be an accomplished photographer, an experienced traveller and passionate athlete with love and dedication for everything outdoors.

He is currently based in Munich, but is rarely home and likes to travel a lot. Fascinated by the fleeting moments of honesty, spontaneity and confidence; by the way light moves and leaves traces inside of us; and by the sheer pleasure of being alive, Jan sees and captures life around him in all its facets.

Jan mostly shoots outdoor adventure and sports lifestyle photography and film, but is equally at home documenting culture and humanity or shooting advertising. In his imaging endeavors, Jan uses a variety of modern digital as well as analogue techniques - from 35mm up to ultra large format and alternative processes, such as the Wet Plate Collodion Process.

Since 2014 Jan is represented by UPFRONT photo & film.

Clients include DHL, Deutsche Post, Sport XX, AUDI, VW, Jack Wolfskin, Allianz, LVM Versicherungen, SportScheck, Telekom, Kappa, Chiemsee, Disney, KrassFit/XLETIX, Handelsbank, Die Zeit, Stern Gesundheit, Nido, Occhio, Smartlaw and many more.

"I am a people and lifestyle photographer based in London and shooting internationally. My natural and spontaneous lifestyle and location images appeal to agencies and brands worldwide, combining the authenticity of documentary with the polish of advertising.

My team and I work hard to create a great atmosphere on set to get the most out of the talent. Working with a combination of natural light and flash, we then create beautiful and atmospheric slices of life. We’re now shooting video too."

This Spotlight features a selection from a recent shoot in Croatia for Four Seasons. Other recent clients include Travelodge, Thomas Cook, Canon and Brown Shipley.

Laura Barisonzi strives to create unique, iconic imagery that incorporates a strong use of colour and graphic elements. Her lifestyle and sports work is based on the beauty of genuine active people and natural movement rather than stiff poses.

"What keeps me inspired to shoot is connecting with people and experiencing new places," she says.

Laura studied at Brown University and RISD and now lives in New York. When she manages to pry herself away from the camera she is likely biking, running, swimming, or travelling around trying to improve her foreign language skills.

Her clients have included Reebok, Poland Spring, Dove, Heineken, Tyson, MSG Entertainment, NFL, Icebreakers, Outside Magazine, Runner's World, Vibram Five Fingers, Nationwide Insurance, Boston Magazine, Health Magazine, Bicycling, Sierra, Knorr, Fitness, Scholastic, Newsweek and Forbes.

Matt Russell is a London-based photographer working in food, travel, lifestyle and portraiture. Matt’s passion is for capturing life and finding stories, characters and places that are truly inspiring through exploration and travel.

His work has taken him around the world collecting images of sumptuous food, beautiful landscapes and vivid characters. Matt's inimitable, natural style has helped establish him as a trusted, reputable photographer both at home and abroad.

Clients include Unilever, Diageo, Waitrose, Jamie Oliver, Phaidon, The Times and The River Cafe.

Born and raised in Southern California, Michael Scott Slosar took his first photography course in 7th grade and didn't stop there. After attending Northern Arizona University and Brooks Institute of Photography, he moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2002 to pursue his career in photography.

Michael loves to travel and be on the go, and gets restless if he stays in one place for too long. This is why he currently splits his time between NY and CA.

Michael wishes the world was still film and Polaroid and believes film is the new vinyl. He loves anything vintage, "classic", and/or antique and never misses a good BBQ.

His clients include Toyota, Lacoste, British GQ, Playboy, Sony Records, Ed Hardy, Zoo York, Puma, Asics, Honda, Acura, Time Out Magazine, Italian Vogue-Black, Procter & Gamble, Bridgestone, Hollister and Abercrombie.

Mikkel Vang's work has always been about storytelling and light - setting up a scene like a film set, the quest for flawless light and his ability to frame an image to give it the magic of a cinematic moment.

He finds inspiration everywhere: in people, cars, aeroplanes, hot air balloons, boats, coffee, dreaming, landscapes, and of course, living. Today, Mikkel makes images that feel believable while also adding a touch of sophistication.

Having lived and worked in Europe and Australia he is now based in New York. Mikkel's work is sought after time and again by clients all over the world, including Ikea, Volvo, Delta, Gardena, General Electric and Samsung.

Nick David is a lifestyle and portrait photographer based in London. His relaxed approach helps to capture authentic moments, producing images with genuine warmth and emotion.

Nick’s photographs are widely used by branding agencies, design groups and directly for companies both for digital and print campaigns.

He works with an experienced production team covering all aspects of a commercial shoot including casting models, location finding, travel and budget management.

Recently, he shot for Ernst & Young, British Land, Cancer Research, Majestic Wine, M&S, Morrisons, Children in Need, Alzheimer’s Society, Lloyds, KFC, Nationwide and Stella McCartney.

All his latest work can be seen at his new website.

Nick is represented in the UK by Lisa Pritchard Agency (LPA) and is a member of The Association of Photographers (AOP).

Oliver Rossi has been travelling the world since childhood. Born to an Italian musician in Wiesbaden, after finishing his studies he took a 35mm camera to explore India where he discovered his love for photography.

After gaining invaluable experience assisting a number of photographers, Oliver now produces his own powerful imagery as a freelance photographer. His photographs act as a medium in the truest sense of the word, as they establish a silent relationship between the model and the viewer.

He has been nominated for the Canon Pro Fashion Award and the International Master Color Awards for Photography, and has received third place in the Public Choice Awards as well as an Honorable Mention at PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris.

Oliver recently shot an international campaign for Vodafone. This Spotlight also features a series of lifestyle shots that Oliver recently realised in Hamburg, Berlin and the Nordsee. Oliver's talent for capturing emotions is valued by all his clients, including Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bahn, Mustang Jeans, Samsung, Siemens and Vodafone.

New York-based photographer Paul Majeski believes in telling a story through the perfect frame. His passion for creating images authentic to those they represent is evident in his lifestyle shoots.

From professional talents to real life people, Paul consistently strives to capture the true essence of his subjects. Through his lens individuality is celebrated and appropriated to produce an image that is unique.

Paul's professional and creative talents have inspired a number of international and domestic campaigns for brands that include TYR Sport, CoCo Reef, CoCo Rave, Beach House, Beach House Sport, Carmen Marc Valvo and DKNY, to name a few.

Through his innovative spirit and skillful dedication to the art of photography, Paul aims to create images that provoke, affect and excite.

Richard Wadey is an advertising photographer shooting lifestyle and location based images for agencies and brands worldwide. Having been commissioned to shoot in over 80 countries from the Arctic to Antarctica, and most places in-between, he is used to working in varied and unusual locations.

After studying cinematography, Richard worked in the film industry for several years, developing a skill for lighting the moving image. It was whilst working in LA that he rediscovered his love for photography and 12 years on, he is in as much in demand today for his beautifully lit lifestyle and location imagery.

Richard has also seen professional recognition, most recently winning his second AoP award for his work on Eurostar.

Richard is represented in London by Morgan Lockyer.

Born and raised in Italy, Rocco Ceselin completed studies in photography and creative design in Udine and polished his picture-taking skills inspired by the arts and culture of his country.

Seeking a change of scenery, with his pioneering spirit he made his way to northern California to explore the vibrant outdoor environment. Rocco quickly gained a solid reputation as a photographer and further developed his aptitude for taking memorable portraits.

In 2004, Rocco moved to Los Angeles to undertake new projects for clients including Emmy Magazine and fashion brands like California Moonrise and Colorfast Apparel.

Global campaign photographer and director Tim Müller is based in Berlin, New York and Cape Town. In his authentic lifestyle and people shoots he is passionate about the perfect moment. Tim captures professional talents as well as real people in the most genuine way for his worldwide campaigns and impressive image libraries for global brands.

As a consequence, Lürzer’s Archive has selected Tim Müller three times to be one of the 'Best 200 AD Photographers Worldwide' - 2012/13, 2014/15 and again in 2016/17.

Tim has worked for a range of international clients, from advertising to TV commercials, including Adidas, BASF, Beiersdorf, Unilever, Lilly, Barclay's, Nestlé, P&G, McDonald's, Nescafé, Volkswagen, Qualcomm, Shire, Zeiss and many more.

Visit Tim's recently updated website to view his portfolio and also his new film projects.

Vegar Abelsnes is a global lifestyle, location, portrait, and food photographer based in San Francisco and New York.

At the age of 19 he left Norway to go travelling around the world in search of a greater purpose. After nearly two years of exploring Vegar discovered the irrepressible desire in him to photograph. Photography has subsequently developed beyond a vocation into both a profession and a lifelong passion.

Vegar strongly believes in creating a collaborative environment on his shoots and is known in the industry for the subtle, yet effective ways in which he directs his talent and crew. His ability to capture spontaneous and authentic moments without sacrificing technical or aesthetic perfection is a testament not only to Vegar’s professionalism, but also to that of his team.

His personable approach makes for a fun and relaxed atmosphere, regardless of the size and complexity of a production.